Cornerstone on the Planning Court

Description

Cornerstone on the Planning Court, Second Edition provides a detailed review and analysis of the work of the Planning Court, as well as providing a practical and tactical guide to planning judicial review and related statutory challenges. Written by a team of specialist barrister practitioners from Cornerstone Barristers led by Michael Bedford QC (General Editor), it brings relevant material relating to the Planning Court together in a single place, and provides: - An explanation of the new procedures as they are developing in practice - Key tactical advice tailored to those who may be involved in either bringing or resisting claims by analysing the powers, procedures and jurisprudence of the Planning Court -Chapters on the role of the courts in planning decisions and the key legal principles in Planning Court claims - An examination of litigation costs Fully revised and restructured, the Second Edition is invaluable to those with an interest in all aspects of planning and public law claims, whether lawyers, planning authorities, other statutory bodies, organisations, developers or action groups and individuals. This book forms part of the successful 'Cornerstone on...' series of authoritative titles published by Bloomsbury Professional.

Michael Bedford KC is a barrister at Cornerstone Barristers, London. Michael's practice covers all areas of town and country planning, local government law, judicial review, environmental law, infrastructure, highways and compulsory purchase. He is recognised by both the Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners for his expertise in planning. Cornerstone Barristers is a leading national Chambers specialising in planning, local government, property, housing, licensing and regulatory work, whose Members act for national and local public authorities, and the private sector.

Cornerstone Barristers are...the "go to" people for dealing with public law challenges...If you expect to be going anywhere near the Planning Court in the near future, this would be a useful guide. (Review of previous edition) -- David Holt * Local Government Lawyer * With so much new case law, together with changes to costs protection procedures, COTPC2 is a welcome update. * Simon Ricketts, simonicity.com *